PORTFEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED

It is with deep regret that Portfest directors have been forced to cancel the festival due to high water and flooding. The area has experienced record floods over the past few weeks. The venue at Jacksonport State Park remains flooded with the river on the rise again. An alternate site was secured early last week, and directors were confident the festival could be relocated with no real problems. Unfortunately, the area has received over six inches of additional rain since Friday with more rain expected, and the new location is partially flooded as well. The Portfest directors have considered every possibility and have concluded there is no option but to cancel the festival.

Portfest is 30 years old the year, and this is only the second time to have had a total cancellation.

The Portfest 5K Walk & Run and the Kids Fishing Derby will still be held this Saturday. The Portfest Talent Contest will also be held on Tuesday at ASU-Newport.

For more information, call 870-523-3618.